A memo from the NIH's acting director indicated research and clinical studies that began prior to Trump's inauguration can continue among the Trump administration's freeze on HHS activities.

Despite concerns about the future of research at the National Institutes of Health, current clinical trials can continue as scheduled, the agency’s acting director told staff scientists in an email Monday.

After purchasing for research at the National Institutes of Health was put on hold last week, employees have now been told they can continue working with some current vendors, according to a memo obtained by CNN.